Inspire Science Unit 3b Lesson 2 (Effects of the Atmosphere)Quiz

________ occur when ________, dry air interacts with ________, humid air.

• Hurricanes, warm, cold

• Earthquakes, cold, warm

• Landslides, warm, cold

• Tornadoes, cold, warm

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A place where two air masses meet is called a ____________.

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The ____________ includes all the gases around Earth.

• hydrosphere

• crust

• atmosphere

• cloud

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Which statement describes how clouds form?

• Water vapor in the atmosphere freezes and then thaws at lower altitudes.

• Water vapor in the atmosphere condenses around tiny particles of dust.

• Snow from the surface of Earth hangs in the air.

• Gases such as nitrogen and helium, combust in the atmosphere.

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Where does the water go when water evaporates from a puddle on the street?

• It goes into a nearby river or stream.

• It sinks into the street.

• It rises into the atmosphere.

• It goes into outer space.

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Areas with higher elevations, such as mountain ranges, have ______ temperatures.

• lower
• higher

Which type of storm is caused by a front between a warm, humid air mass and a cold, dry air mass?

• Winter Storm

• Tropical Storm

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

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Which TWO earth systems interact during a thunderstorm?

• atmosphere

• hydrosphere

• biosphere

• geosphere

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